prominent, led over 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, remained with winner, still every chance, ran on final furlong, held near finish
in rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong
in rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
keen, chased leaders, lost place halfway, switched left over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
raced wide, close up, ridden, weakened 2f out
led over 6f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong
broke well, lost place 6f out, outpaced over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong
led, headed over 6f out, remained close up on inside, joined leader over 2f out, ridden, led over 1f out, ran on
dwelt, headway after 2f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Airbound, Westport and Celtic Sunset are all shortlisted in this open maiden and the vote is given to Airbound. The selection is a well-bred colt and he made a pleasing debut when finishing a close third behind Babcary at Lingfield. He is sure to come on for the run and he sets the benchmark for the rest. Westport rates the main danger as he finished behind our selection in that race at Lingfield and he looked the type who would benefit from the experience. Celtic Sunset is an interesting newcomer from a top yard and if this filly is supported in the market then it could pay to take the hint. Similar comments would apply to Jamie Osborne's Tenini, but in an open race we will stick with the Mark Johnston-trained Airbound to lead them home.
Airbound (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Babcary (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Duel In The Sands 40-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along 4f out, no chance final 2f, 9th of 14, 12l behind Prince Charlemagne (7-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Rudry World (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind, some headway over 1f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 18l behind De La Rue (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Skye Boat Song 40-1 (8-11) In rear, not handle 1st bend, never in contention, 6th of 7, 16l behind Starship (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Tallyhobye 40-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 14l behind Regal Connection (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sept.
Tenini Bertolini gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Maugwenna.
Westport 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, not clear run on rails over 1f out, switched right, stayed on, 4th of 12, 3l behind Babcary (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Celtic Sunset (IRE) Celtic Swing filly out of winning miler Hishmah.